Dunnellon council says yes to the sheriff providing law enforcement services

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DUNNELLON — On April 15, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to just accept an settlement for the Marion County Sheriff’s Workplace to offer legislation enforcement companies to the town of Dunnellon.

On April 16, the Dunnellon Metropolis Council voted 5-0 to just accept the proposal.

Barring any unexpected hiccups, the contract turns into efficient Could 13.

This implies sheriff’s Lt. Julie Vowinkel, the Dunnellon district commander for the sheriff’s workplace, is in command of six deputies patrolling the town’s roughly 7.4 sq. miles and serving its almost 2,000 residents.

Whereas the settlement would not kick in till Could 13, deputies have already got been doing the job for slightly greater than per week. Dunnellon Police Division officers have been on paid depart since April 14. They are going to proceed to get their pay till Could 13.

Vowinkel has acted as the town’s interim chief since February, pursuant to the Settlement for Non permanent Assumption of Legislation Enforcement Oversight and Project of Legislation Enforcement Government, which was signed by the sheriff and the mayor.

The swap from Dunnellon officers to sheriff’s deputies was made as a result of metropolis officers felt the police division has had too many issues by way of the years and it was time for a change.

Capt. Ron Bray

With that subject behind them, the following step for council was to nominate a chief of police/neighborhood useful resource officer. The town constitution requires Dunnellon to have a police chief; that may solely be modified by referendum.

Dunnellon Police Capt. Ron Bray has been in command of the police division after former Police Chief Chris Scaglione was positioned on administrative depart in November 2024.

On the April 16 assembly, Vice Mayor Tim Inskeep made a movement for Bray to be the chief of police/neighborhood useful resource officer. Mayor Walter Inexperienced and council members Wally Dunn, Rex Lehmann and Valerie Hanchar all accredited.

Capt. Ron Bray of the Dunnellon Police Department — Capt. Ron Bray of the Dunnellon Police Division

Bray, who was in attendance, thanked the council for its assist.

A few of the provisions listed within the job’s description:

Act because the liaison between the Dunnellon Metropolis Council and the Marion County Sheriff’s Workplace.

Coordinate with the Marion County Sheriff’s Workplace to handle crime prevention and legislation enforcement issues occurring throughout the metropolis.

Put together and handle the division’s price range to fulfill the monetary targets of the town. Monitor price range expenditures.
Keep routine and particular patrols on the waterways throughout the metropolis.
Coordinate and supply coaching of all division workers to incorporate superior and high-liability coaching to make sure a excessive degree of professionalism is maintained and company personnel stay in compliance with FDLE/CJSTC coaching necessities.
Assured the division is compliant with all FDLE/CJIS guidelines and laws.